Business Analyst (Market Risk)

Talan; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Talan, a global consulting group, is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technical solutions. You will gather and analyze requirements, translate them into functional specifications, and ensure delivery of high-quality solutions for stakeholders including users in the United States.

The role requires 4+ years of BA experience, strong Market Risk knowledge (VaR, Stress Testing), and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar functional analysis role.
• Strong knowledge of Market Risk concepts, processes, and related financial products.
• Upper-intermediate to advanced English level (minimum B2) with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders based in the United States.
• Experience working closely with software development teams in Agile and/or traditional project environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate business needs into actionable development requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, particularly users located in the United States, to understand their needs and objectives.
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications and user stories.
• Define, refine, and prioritize tasks for development teams.
• Support technical teams during the implementation phase, providing clarification and guidance on functional requirements.
• Validate delivered solutions to ensure they meet business expectations and functional specifications.
• Monitor requirements throughout the project lifecycle and resolve functional queries and issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business goals.

Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements Gathering

Stakeholder Communication

Agile

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team and play a key role in bridging business needs and technical solutions. In this position, you will work closely with business stakeholders and development teams, gathering and analyzing requirements, translating them into functional specifications, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions.

A significant part of the role involves collaborating with business users based in the United States, making strong communication skills and a high level of English proficiency essential.

Key Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.

Work closely with business stakeholders, particularly users located in the United States, to understand their needs and objectives.

Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications and user stories.

Define, refine, and prioritize tasks for development teams.

Support technical teams during the implementation phase, providing clarification and guidance on functional requirements.

Validate delivered solutions to ensure they meet business expectations and functional specifications.

Monitor requirements throughout the project lifecycle and resolve functional queries and issues.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business goals.

4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar functional analysis role.

Strong knowledge of Market Risk concepts, processes, and related financial products.

Experience working with: Value at Risk (VaR) and Stress Testing

Proven ability to analyze, define, and structure complex business requirements.

Experience working closely with software development teams in Agile and/or traditional project environments.

Upper-intermediate to advanced English level (minimum B2) with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders based in the United States.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate business needs into actionable development requirements.

What do we offer you?

B2B or employment contract

Remote within CET Time zone.

Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.

If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you !

Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).

Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.

Talan at a Glance

Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.

Our Core Areas of Expertise

Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.

Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.

Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.

We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

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Meet the team

Talan

Talan is an international advisory group specializing in innovation and transformation through technology, with 5,000 employees and an annual turnover of 600M€. The company offers a continuum of services across four main activities: Consulting in Management and Innovation supporting business and technological transformations; Data & Technology implementing major transformation projects; Cloud & Application Services building and integrating software solutions; and Service Center operations. Talan works with leading companies across various sectors including energy and sustainability, helping them modernize their platforms and digital infrastructure through cloud-based and API-driven solutions.